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“Happy and Healthy”: Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour Is Pretty Sweet

By Amala Karri

The 19-year-old Disney star–turned–pop singer spent two nights of her SOUR tour performing sold-out shows in downtown Chicago.

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May 23, 2022

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Samantha Rose Hill Talks with The Maroon About Her New Biography, Hannah Arendt

By Suzanna Murawski

Hill, a faculty member at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, discussed race, ideology, and public discourse in an exclusive interview with The Chicago Maroon.

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May 16, 2022

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5:35 p.m.

Fruit Bats and Neon Clouds

By Jed Whalen Stewart and Sofia Hrycyszyn

Fruit Bats, with roots in Chicago, returned to Thalia Hall for a lively and passionate performance.

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May 16, 2022

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5:34 p.m.

Twice the Caffeine, Twice the Culture: VietFive Brings Traditional Vietnamese Coffee to Chicago

By Miki Mukawa

Arts reporter Miki Mukawa reviews Chicago’s newly opened Vietnamese coffee shop, VietFive, and sits down with Tuan Huynh, its founder and owner, to discuss the value of cross-cultural immigrant stories.

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May 12, 2022

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8:17 p.m.

Good Music, Better Company: Wilderado Plays Chicago

By Jed Whalen Stewart and Sofia Hrycyszyn

Arts reporters Jed Whalen Stewart and Sofia Hrycyszyn review Wilderado’s concert at Schubas Tavern.

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May 10, 2022

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6:03 p.m.

Ballet But Different: Ballet Folklórico de México Stops in Chicago on their USA 2022 World Tour

By Katie Fraser

Associate Arts Editor Katie Fraser reviews the Ballet Folklórico de México company’s performance at the Auditorium Theatre.

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May 10, 2022

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5:52 p.m.

Lucinda Williams Transcendent at Unity Temple in "Good Souls Better Angels" Tour

By Alison Gill

The country-rock star stirred up emotions and commanded an astounding presence in an intimate, rollicking Oak Park concert.

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May 10, 2022

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5:17 p.m.

Got Voices in Your Head? Send a Ransom Note…

By Sophie Pope McCright

Arts reporter Sophie Pope McCright sits down with The Ransom Notes and Voices in Your Head to reflect on both groups’ successful competition season.

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April 29, 2022

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5:11 p.m.

Dua Lipa: A Cause for “Future Nostalgia”

By Jerry Shi and Sofia Hrycyszyn

Dua Lipa’s most recent tour captivated audiences. Her catchy tunes, bright colors, and complex choreography kept a packed United Center engaged.

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April 29, 2022

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4:43 p.m.

The Mesmeric and Complex Beauty of Yeesookyung’s "Translated Vase"

By Julian Stern

Associate Arts Editor Julian Stern reviews the Smart Museum’s recent exhibition "Porcelain: Material and Storytelling" through an in-depth conversation about one of its central pieces, Yeesookyung’s "Translated Vase."

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April 27, 2022

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10:01 a.m.

An Evening with Meriem Bennani: "CAPS" Trilogy

By Kina Takahashi

Bennani’s "CAPS" trilogy masterfully blends animation, documentary, and comedic filmmaking to capture the modern human experience.

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April 27, 2022

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9:42 a.m.

"Father Stu", a Faith Passion Project

By Cristina Rodríguez Rojas

Arts reporter Cristina Rodríguez Rojas reviews Rosalind Ross’ new film, "Father Stu", and interviews lead Mark Wahlberg about the film in a college roundtable.

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April 17, 2022

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3:52 p.m.

& They Threw a Party

By Evan Williams

Arts reporter Evan Williams reflects on the intimacy created from the performance by Sammy Rae & The Friends.

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April 17, 2022

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3:48 p.m.

The Oscars Forgot About the Movies

By Neel Lahiri

Arts reporter Neel Lahiri reflects on a disappointing Oscars ceremony and ranks the 2022 Best Picture nominees.

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April 17, 2022

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3:41 p.m.